Deputy Director, Applied Research & Services

Position Information

Requisition Number S3690P Home Org Name Charles D. McCrary Institute at AU Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering Position Title Deputy Director, Applied Research & Services Job Class Code JA14 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term Yes Limited Term Length Job Summary

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL

The Charles D McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure is accepting applications for a Deputy Director of Applied Research & Services. This position develops, establishes and oversees strategies and execution plans to grow a comprehensive pipeline of new applied research, services, grants, contracts, and private sector partnerships as well as execution strategies to ensure quality and cutting-edge research and services are being performed. The position also provides a plan to develop, build, and operate new applied research, operations and lab space at the Auburn Research Park including faculty, student and contractor relationships, and partnerships/service contracts.

About McCrary: Our VISION & MISSION is to serve the nation by acting as a catalyst for enhancing cyber/critical infrastructure security and striving to be the most respected, sought out, single expert source on cyber/critical infrastructure security issues for government agencies, private companies, educators, and the media.

Together, the McCrary Institute and its multiple research centers, deliver a one-stop shop for all things cyber, from the standpoint of policy, research, education, and technology. Our innovative approach and solutions are designed to enhance security, bridge industry silos, and support U.S. national security interests.

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Essential Functions

Develops additional core competencies in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence expertise both internal to Auburn University (AU) through faculty engagement, student and graduate student applied research opportunities, as well as external partnerships for AU.

Collaborates and actively pursues industry partners for research initiatives and joint research efforts. Engages with government agencies for grant opportunities. Reports to stakeholders new grants and contracts.

Grows applied research and services in both the Auburn & Huntsville Research Centers addressing critical infrastructure cybersecurity challenges – namely in energy & water, space and defense, food and agriculture, healthcare, financial services, and transportation. Meets with prospective partners to identify partnership opportunities in work share or sponsored labs.

Establishes interdisciplinary research teams across Auburn University as well as engaging outside partners for comprehensive solutions. Conducts quality control on applied research deliverables. Identifies areas of improvement in the contract process and remediates those with new processes.

Collaborates with the Principal Deputy Director/COO and Senior Vice President for Research of Auburn on a technology transfer process for seamless industry integration and commercialization of technologies and IP. Facilitates industry partnerships for effective technology transfers.

Supervises multiple McCrary Institute staff as well as managing various partnerships with Auburn University faculty, consultants, and contractors to capture and execute sponsored research. Conducts annual reviews and for Applied Research staff.

Manages and oversees complex relationship dynamics between industry partners and government customers from multiple agencies to include DoD, DHS, DOT, DOE, DOJ, and others.

Manages the development, staffing, and budget for all current and upcoming contracts and grants with the support of the Deputy Director, Administration & Finance.

Represents Auburn and McCrary at signature cyber and industry events like Space Missile DefenseSymposium and National Cyber Summit.

May require extensive travel between Auburn, Huntsville, and external partners and customers.